Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,568 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Term time role but is available as a 52 week contract also |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Willow Green CIO |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Engage 5 days |
Summary
Monday - Friday Support Assistant
You will be supporting the delivery of programmes that
span from those accessing an engagement model approach to those preparing
and engaging in work readiness. As such, you will be required to deliver sessions
under the direction of the teacher/ tutor that aid in supporting a wide range of
special educational needs and/ or disabilities. This will include supporting in the
production of adaptive resources as directed by the class teacher or tutor and
conducting targeted one-to-one work.
Your observations of tasks and feedback on assessment materials and the
practical delivery of sessions will be considered when making termly and annual
progress decisions. You will actively promote the ongoing outcomes towards the
Preparation for Adulthood framework, EHCP and Adult Social Care outcomes of
the learners you support. You will have experience in and competent in using
assessment recording systems such as Evidence for Learning.
Responsibilities:
1. To comply with Safeguarding and Prevent policy and procedures at all
times, ensuring the safety of all learners.
2. Ensure high levels of professional conduct are maintained both in and
outside of Willow Green, upholding a positive representation of the College,
its mission and values.
3. To work within the guidance as set out within the Positive Behaviour
Support (PBS) principles.
4. To deliver individual or small group literacy interventions following either
the Phonics for SEN or That Reading Thing curriculums.
5. Support in the running of initial, diagnostic, baseline assessments as well
as the monitoring and recording of any ongoing assessments in your area.
6. Collaborate with the directed teacher/ tutor to conduct regular reviews;
record, track, monitor and report on client progress and complete
evaluations via the use of Evidence for Learning.
7. To support learners/ clients as directed in the detailed Curriculum Maps for
individuals and whole group.
8. To help prepare appropriate learning and assessment materials.
9. To identify opportunities for learners to demonstrate competence and
collect evidence.
10. To identify valid and sufficient evidence and sources of evidence to meet
national standards.
11. To support in the delivery of session where the teacher/ tutor has
implemented a variety of styles.
12. Under the direction of the teacher/ tutor, deliver short sessions focused on
wider curriculum areas.
13. To individualise learning, adapting, and differentiating support for all
learners.
14. To maximise learning, acting in accordance with the clear instructions of
the class teacher/ tutor.
15. To accurately assess and record learners/ clients additional support
requirements, building on their Education, Health and Care Plans and/ or
Adult Social Care Support Plans.
16. To report and log incidents allowing a comprehensive case of additional
support to be compiled.
17. To provide a positive role model for all students and act as a Learning
Support Assistant adhering to protocols and behaviours as outlined in the
Teaching Assistant Standards.
18. To support the delivery of our enrichment Creative Curriculum and Sports
activities to enhance the client experience of college life.
19. To motivate, always advise and support clients.
20. To work as part of a team sharing ideas and experiences.
21. To promote and maintain a stimulating, progressive classroom
environment.
22. To demonstrate consistent confidentiality in all matters concerning
learners/ clients.
23. To take responsibility for learners/ clients when taking part in off-site
activities.
24. To take responsibility for maintaining Health & Safety on and off site,
undertaking relevant risk assessment activity.
25. To participate in observation systems to quality assure Teaching, Learning
and Assessment.
26. To take part in all mandatory training and CPD opportunities as required.
27. To support the vision and values of Willow Green and promote equality and
diversity.
28. To be flexible and easily able to adapt to changes in duties, routine and
circumstances with an eagerness to support across the whole service.
29. To accept the daily fluctuations within the organisation and support
requirements of clients.
30. To represent Willow Green CIO in a positive light adhering to all aspects of
our Code of Conduct.
Interested applicants should complete a Willow Green application form - please email for a copy.
You will be supporting the delivery of programmes that
span from those accessing an engagement model approach to those preparing
and engaging in work readiness. As such, you will be required to deliver sessions
under the direction of the teacher/ tutor that aid in supporting a wide range of
special educational needs and/ or disabilities. This will include supporting in the
production of adaptive resources as directed by the class teacher or tutor and
conducting targeted one-to-one work.
Your observations of tasks and feedback on assessment materials and the
practical delivery of sessions will be considered when making termly and annual
progress decisions. You will actively promote the ongoing outcomes towards the
Preparation for Adulthood framework, EHCP and Adult Social Care outcomes of
the learners you support. You will have experience in and competent in using
assessment recording systems such as Evidence for Learning.
Responsibilities:
1. To comply with Safeguarding and Prevent policy and procedures at all
times, ensuring the safety of all learners.
2. Ensure high levels of professional conduct are maintained both in and
outside of Willow Green, upholding a positive representation of the College,
its mission and values.
3. To work within the guidance as set out within the Positive Behaviour
Support (PBS) principles.
4. To deliver individual or small group literacy interventions following either
the Phonics for SEN or That Reading Thing curriculums.
5. Support in the running of initial, diagnostic, baseline assessments as well
as the monitoring and recording of any ongoing assessments in your area.
6. Collaborate with the directed teacher/ tutor to conduct regular reviews;
record, track, monitor and report on client progress and complete
evaluations via the use of Evidence for Learning.
7. To support learners/ clients as directed in the detailed Curriculum Maps for
individuals and whole group.
8. To help prepare appropriate learning and assessment materials.
9. To identify opportunities for learners to demonstrate competence and
collect evidence.
10. To identify valid and sufficient evidence and sources of evidence to meet
national standards.
11. To support in the delivery of session where the teacher/ tutor has
implemented a variety of styles.
12. Under the direction of the teacher/ tutor, deliver short sessions focused on
wider curriculum areas.
13. To individualise learning, adapting, and differentiating support for all
learners.
14. To maximise learning, acting in accordance with the clear instructions of
the class teacher/ tutor.
15. To accurately assess and record learners/ clients additional support
requirements, building on their Education, Health and Care Plans and/ or
Adult Social Care Support Plans.
16. To report and log incidents allowing a comprehensive case of additional
support to be compiled.
17. To provide a positive role model for all students and act as a Learning
Support Assistant adhering to protocols and behaviours as outlined in the
Teaching Assistant Standards.
18. To support the delivery of our enrichment Creative Curriculum and Sports
activities to enhance the client experience of college life.
19. To motivate, always advise and support clients.
20. To work as part of a team sharing ideas and experiences.
21. To promote and maintain a stimulating, progressive classroom
environment.
22. To demonstrate consistent confidentiality in all matters concerning
learners/ clients.
23. To take responsibility for learners/ clients when taking part in off-site
activities.
24. To take responsibility for maintaining Health & Safety on and off site,
undertaking relevant risk assessment activity.
25. To participate in observation systems to quality assure Teaching, Learning
and Assessment.
26. To take part in all mandatory training and CPD opportunities as required.
27. To support the vision and values of Willow Green and promote equality and
diversity.
28. To be flexible and easily able to adapt to changes in duties, routine and
circumstances with an eagerness to support across the whole service.
29. To accept the daily fluctuations within the organisation and support
requirements of clients.
30. To represent Willow Green CIO in a positive light adhering to all aspects of
our Code of Conduct.
Interested applicants should complete a Willow Green application form - please email for a copy.
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